Audio Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Audio Director (Gamedev): Defining and guiding the audio vision of a game project with an accent on audio quality, consistency, and clarity as a core gameplay element. Focus on aligning audio systems with the game world, gameplay, and creative direction.

Location: Montreal, Canada or Montreuil/Montpellier, France (Office-based)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Lead and embody the overall audio vision, including soundscape, gameplay feedback, spatialisation, music, and mix.
• Translate the audio vision into clear, actionable, and prioritised direction for audio teams.
• Guide audio strategy within Unreal Engine while collaborating with teams to ensure audio systems support creative and technical goals across the project.
• Set the musical direction and collaborate on composer selection with creative leadership and sound studios.
• Partner with programmers and technical directors to design and implement audio integration pipelines.
• Supervise, review, and coach the audio team to maintain artistic and technical quality standards and support professional growth.

Requirements

• Proven ability to define and communicate an audio vision for interactive projects.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of digital audio workstations and the audio pipelines used in creative production.
• Solid knowledge of music composition, sound design, and interactive audio systems.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine in a game production environment.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback that supports quality and team growth.

Culture & Benefits

• Teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.
• Diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive.
• Passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.